Before becoming CEO of a commercial landscape company, I spent several formative years at a well-known management consulting company. The experience was invaluable. I learned strategic frameworks, ...

Stepping into my first CEO role at an international NGO was exhilarating—and humbling. I imagined myself in the field, learning from communities, helping women and ultra-poor populations move out of ...

In the 20-plus years I’ve been running marathons, I’ve made just about every mistake possible. I’ve shown up unprepared and suffered. I’ve gone out too fast and blown up. I’ve vomited and cramped. But ...

When my kids ran Disney in January 2026, they got more than a medal. They learned about grit, resilience, perseverance, and had fun along the way. I am an avid runner, and have been for many years. It ...

As CRN prepares to hand out its third annual Women of the Year Awards, we look at who our finalists for the Role Model of the Year categories say shaped their view of strong, effective leadership.

I am an avid runner, and have been for many years. It started on a whim. A friend asked me if I wanted to participate in Tough Mudder, an obstacle course-style race, just after I graduated from ...